Bhagavan's Divine Discourse, 20 Oct 2003 - The Culture Of Bharat

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Bhagavan's Divine Discourse

 

The Culture Of Bharat

 

Prashanthi Nilayam, Puttaparthi

20 Oct 2003

 

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THE CULTURE OF BHARAT

 

Verily like a massive tusker

Knows not its own might

The sons of Bharat are quite

unaware of the greatness of their culture,

Tolerance and compassion its beauteous form,

Truth above all other rituals strict,

Mother's love and reverence, the very elixir eternal,

Character, true, greater than mere living of comfort,

Unmindful of ones own heritage,

The Bharatiya runs after fashions occidental,

Sad is the sight, sadder the plight.

(Telugu Poem)

 

Embodiments of Love!

 

It is enough if there are one or two organizations like this; Bharat

can be restored to its pristine glory. The service activities have

brought about a great transformation in the hearts of youth. If such

sacred activities are undertaken in every village and in every

street, the ancient culture of Bharat can certainly be revived.

Today, there are very few people who practice and propagate the

sacred values of our culture. The Bharatiyas have completely

forgotten their rich cultural heritage and are imitating the Western

Culture, losing their sanctity. Though the culture of Bharat is

ancient, it is ageless and as relevant in the contemporary scene

and, hence, it should be practiced and propagated in every village.

 

A few elders of the Organization have approached Me for guidance in

carrying out the service activities. Tomorrow I will speak to the

organizers from Hyderabad and the youth, and give them the necessary

guidelines. You are well aware how the values have degenerated in

the city of Hyderabad which was once known as Simhapuri. People have

lost faith in our ancient values and are ruining their lives by

aping the Western Culture.

 

Embodiments of Love!

 

Words of appreciation or any type of compliments are inadequate to

describe in full the great ideal demonstrated by you. I shall

provide buses in which you can travel to various villages and

perform service activities. Today, the world is witnessing a strange

scenario. People preach spirituality on the one hand and act quite

otherwise on the other. This has become common especially in the big

cities. People in cities, however well educated they are, have

completely forgotten our ancient traditions and are behaving in a

perverse manner in the name of modernism. The enthusiasm, dynamism

and the ancient traditional values that are found in you, the youth

in particular, are not found anywhere else. It is only those who

know the greatness of our ancient culture will be able to understand

and appreciate the sacred feelings of your hearts. It is most

essential that you propagate our ancient culture in every village

and in every hamlet. Though the people of villages are interested in

disseminating our ancient culture, they are unable to do so for want

of resources. Hence, I will give all necessary support and

encouragement for the furtherance of this sacred cause. Such ideal

students who participate in this sacred activity of Grama Seva will

be given admission in our educational institutions. Do not think

that you are outsiders. All this is yours. I am yours and these

institutions belong to you. You have every right to be here. I am

always ready to provide any help that you may require.

 

Tomorrow, I will address all of you separately and give you

guidelines for your future activities. Never give room for

disappointment. March ahead with all hope and enthusiasm. Tomorrow,

with full of happiness in your heart, wait for Swami to address you.

I may come any moment. Never give up chanting the Name of God. The

Divine Name is like a boat that can take you across the ocean of

life. I will give the necessary strength to your units. Be prepared

to undertake rural service activities with great enthusiasm. Today,

right at this moment, you must take a firm resolve to develop and

expand your activities.

 

Embodiments of Love!

 

Today, while watching your excellent program depicting the rural

development activities, I lost Myself in joy. Tomorrow, I will spend

more time with you and bestow immense happiness on all of you.

Bhagawan sang the Bhajan, "Prema Mudita Manase Kaho... " and

continued the Discourse.

 

Embodiments of Love!

 

Never get yourselves entangled in politics. Keep yourselves away

from all political activities. Continue your sacred social work and

sanctify your time by chanting the Divine Name.. Follow your chosen

path with determination and achieve success. Today selfishness is

rampant in the field of politics. You should lead a life of selfless

service contemplating on God all the time and thus redeem

yourselves. Tomorrow morning, I will come and address you at length.

 

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